Setting up a company in Ajman Free Zone gives you 100% ownership, a UAE trade licence and the option to sponsor residence visas for yourself and your family. Ajman Free Zone combines among the most affordable in the UAE with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, so it suits both first-time founders and established groups. In practice, slovenian pharmaceutical and engineering exports reach the Gulf via Dubai, which gives Slovenian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ajman Free Zone licence is issued. Day to day, payments between Slovenia and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, euro (EUR) transfers settle promptly and UAE banks are familiar with Slovenian business profiles.
Why Ajman Free Zone
Crucially, unlike some zones, Ajman Free Zone does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is issued. Dedicated customer service counters for fast processing.
How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
We confirm that your activity is available in Ajman Free Zone, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan. If the authority raises a query on opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Slovenian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
To be clear, we submit your preferred trade names to Ajman Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the licensing authority. Nothing is submitted for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Slovenian founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the Ajman Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.
Documents required
Put simply, gather these papers and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Slovenian founder.
- Educational certificates attested by the Slovenia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Product labels
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A police clearance certificate from Slovenia if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A bank statement from your Slovenia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
Pricing
Importantly, all prices for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Slovenian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. On the ground, use the table below to compare packages for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Slovenian founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- GoldenKey full assistance
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Slovenian founder. English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Slovenian founder for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
Put simply, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Ajman Free Zone file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit. Our quotations for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Slovenian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. As we tell every client, most of our Ajman Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other company owners, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
As we tell every client, ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Slovenian founder.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Free Zone?
Most Ajman Free Zone licences can be granted remotely with scanned supporting documents and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your UAE residence visa is processed.
Can I open a UAE bank account with a Ajman Free Zone company?
Yes, Ajman Free Zone companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and papers, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
Can I add more activities to my Ajman Free Zone licence later?
It can. Ajman Free Zone allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few working days for a small authority fee.
Is foodstuff trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes. Slovenians can own 100% of a foodstuff trading company in the UAE. {brand} recommends Ajman Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Which licence type covers foodstuff trading?
From day one, foodstuff Trading is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.


